American classics

Three marriages — and lots of “empirical dating research” in between — have led me to a conclusion or two about men. OK, make that five conclusions. Not about men in general, but about 50-plus fathers in particular, whom I’ve taxonomized below. With the approach of Father’s Day on June 21— the year’s best opportunity for you to help any pater in your familias deal with age, weight and vanity issues — it’s time to leave the socks-and-tie gifts behind …

Have you ever imagined yourself skipping down the yellow brick road? Felt the Lion’s furry arm and the Tin Man’s metal one linked with yours? Heard Toto yipping? Smelled the poppies of The Emerald City? And then realized, suddenly, that Oz isn’t actually a place you can visit? Some places –products of rich, creative minds-are as real to us as our own back yards. Grab a pencil and match these classic imaginary American places with their creators. Answers at …